Americas
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Trouble in Haiti Puts a Damper on Aid Delivery – What a Mess!
An escalation in what the UN is calling “violent civil unrest” in Haiti, and the subsequent blockading of roads across…
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UN Expert: Some US States Deal Blow to LGBT Rights
An independent UN human rights expert on Tuesday warned that the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse…
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UN Throws in $5 Million to Help Sort Out Haiti’s Gang Violence Chaos
UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths allocated on Friday, $5 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to respond…
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Peace Talks Pave the Way in Colombia’s Quest for Peace
Colombia has reached an “important juncture” in advancing peace after decades of war, but efforts to sustain the current momentum…
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UN Chief Urges Stickin’ Firm to Diplomatic Inviolability in Ecuador-Mexico Situation
The decision by Ecuador to forcibly enter the Mexican Embassy on Saturday and arrest a former vice president of the…
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The Situation in Haiti Takes a Turn for the Worse After a Month-Long Standoff in Port-au-Prince
The surge of violence since February this year has reached “unprecedented levels” resulting in rampant food insecurity and multiple displacements,…
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Got to hustle to fix the massive chaos in Haiti now!
Corruption, impunity and poor governance, compounded by increasing levels of gang violence, have eroded the rule of law in the…
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How’s the UN Rollin’ up Its Sleeves to Help Haiti Kick Violence and Chaos to the Curb?
1. The context: Lawlessness and fear While the situation in Haiti has long been characterized by lawlessness, with powerful gangs…
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Continued Push to Aid Haiti Through Challenges and Uncertainty
The UN said on Tuesday that its children’s agency UNICEF and partners have delivered over 242,000 gallons of water since…
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UN Sets Up Airbridge to Deliver Aid in Haiti Crisis
The UN Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) said on Wednesday that the air corridor will enable the transport of aid…
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